VOLTAGE GATED Ca CHANNEL AB
| Synonyms: | VGCCA; Lambert Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome Antibody; LEMS Autoantibody; VGCC Antibody; Voltage Gated Calcium Channel Antibody |
| Computer Code: | (RVGCC) |
| Specimen Collection: | 3 mL blood (red or gold top tube). Deliver to Special Chemistry immediately. |
| Minimum Volume: | 0.5 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Centrifuge, remove serum, refrigerate. Min 0.1 mL. Must be separated from cells within 1 hour of collection. |
| Reference Values: | See reference laboratory report. |
| Lab Code: | Send Out |
| Requisition: | SPEC C |
| Test Frequency: | R |
| Routine TAT: | 12 days |
| Stat TAT: | N/A |
| CPT Code(s): | 83516 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |